If you think you can live and die on rock-paper-scissors alone in Pokkén Tournament, you’ll do a lot more of the latter versus good players then you’d probably like. The reason why this happens is because the “attack triangle” — so prominently plastered across Pokkén’s tutorial and marketing — is a guide, not an absolute rule.
There is no substitute for learning the nuance of mechanics in fighting games, and that is why McDareth (with the help of Pokkén Pro Slippingbug) has put together this excellent breakdown of the counter attack mechanic. With Pokkén Tournament DX only a few months away, now is the perfect time to get educated on the juicy depth of this unique series.
Source: McDareth